Summary - THE SLABS WHITCHURCH HILL READING RG8 7NU
6 bed 6 bath Detached
Flexible multi-unit property near top schools and countryside access.
Almost 4,100 sq ft across lower, ground, first and second floors
A substantial former pub offering almost 4,100 sq ft on a large private plot at the edge of the Chilterns. The house was extended in the 1980s and currently configured as four self-contained units, giving clear options: retain as income-producing apartments, reconvert to a single large family home, or refurbish and reconfigure to suit. Mature trees and a gated driveway provide privacy and generous off-street parking, while the level lawns offer scope for outdoor living or landscaping projects.
The accommodation includes many period features — high ceilings, original fireplaces and exposed brickwork — alongside later interventions such as modern mosaic bathrooms and double glazing. Mechanical services are mains gas boiler and radiators. The property does need renovation in places and some parts are mid-renovation; the solid brick walls are assumed to lack insulation which will affect retrofit costs. Council tax is described as quite expensive.
Location is a key strength: quiet hilltop village with immediate countryside access, yet within easy drive of Woodcote, Pangbourne and Reading. Good local schools (including Oratory Prep and Langtree) and direct rail links from Pangbourne to London make this attractive to families and multi-generational households. For investors, the existing division into four units accelerates rental potential but will require finishing works in parts.
This is a high-potential property for buyers seeking space and flexibility who are prepared to undertake renovation. It is particularly well suited to a buyer who values privacy, school catchments and countryside access and who can make an informed decision about the costs of upgrading insulation, finishes and completing unfinished works.
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